On January 14th, UOL stated Tottenham Hotspur have reached an agreement in principle with Bahia for Alejo Véliz’s permanent transfer.

Last weekend, Pagina12 reported Spurs have accepted the Brazilian club’s €8.6m offer.

Tottenham let the striker join Rosario Central on a season-long loan deal in July. The 22-year-old has scored five goals and contributed one assist in 1,361 minutes from 16 matches. The Premier League side’s recall clause is no longer valid.

Therefore, Thomas Frank’s side have to find an agreement with the Argentine club to cut short his loan stay. Tottenham need this to send him to Bahia, a club owned by the City Football Group, who also own Manchester City.

Four days ago, El Ciudadano explained Bahia’s offer is tempting for both Tottenham and the Argentine. On Tuesday, Cádena 3 insisted the Premier League side can end this case by offering compensation to Rosario Central. That hasn’t happened yet.

Véliz’s current teammate, Enzo Giménez, spoke at a press conference on Thursday and La Capital have relayed his comments.

The outlet says the 27-year-old Paraguayan has developed a good friendship with the Tottenham man.

Giménez was asked whether he has spoken to Véliz about the possibility of him...